Connector assembly for male and female members

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2007-07-31

2007-07-31

Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Essential catch

Leaf spring

C285S243000, C285S322000, C285S921000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10782669

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly having a male member, a female member and a retainer for releasably securing the male member and the female member. The retainer has inner retainer arms for simultaneously engaging the male member and an interior portion of the female member, and an outer retainer flange for engaging an outer portion of the female member.

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